One rule, as a mark of respect follow the dress code not your personal whims.
Read the dress code to ascertain what is expected of you. The balance between individual taste and occasion appropriate attire is super important.
One event where etiquette driven dressing is sacrosant is the classic country wedding. A country wedding is an opportunity to celebrate in style and while we have seen sartorial standards slip over the years, this is one occasion when only the best dress standards should be met.
Chief guidance involves not upstaging the couple. Avoid anything too" look at me" or you run the risk of being the focal point of every photograph taken and remember whose day it is.
For the same reason hats are generally considered too high once they reach above 18 inches and beware of anything that creates noise when you move - sequins are the main culprit, here: heads should only be turning for the bride and groom.
Donning white must be one of the oldest "don't" in the wedding guest rulebook. Choosing the appropriate style of headwear can be overwhelming. Wide brimmed boater for a garden party - a demure slice hat for a traditional venue or a pillowbox style for those fashion-forward celebrations.
For men some red lines should never be crossed.
Unless otherwise indicated, open collars are a non starter - wear a bow tie, tie or cravate. Avoid bold floral prints , the looks should be finished with a complementay pocket square.
Cotton Suits are acceptable but chinos will be much too casual for any wedding. Despite some people best efforts , chinos should never be an alternative for an occasion worthy suit.
Failure to coordinate shoes or even don a pair of socks is another weakness among modern men
Never turn up to any wedding in a smart suit while making that sartorial faux pas of wearing shoes and no socks.
Not a Good Look!
Instead opt for dark shoes and socks that complement your suit while keeping unwanted attention away from your feet. They are the last thing anyone should be ogling.